The Old Jail at Springfield and Its Grim History
A detailed look at the demolished Clark County jail once near Monumental Square, built in 1451 under Squire Whiteley, its stone walls and damp cells, the crowded sleeping bunks, and the grim life of inmates. Anecdotes describe prisoners, guards, and the era’s rough justice shaping a facility seen as an eyesore and memory.
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Yall
Clark County
Springfield
Ane
Wis. Whiteley
Squire Whiteley
Cee
Pouth
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Alunt Square
Springfelt
Haos
Michael Regan
Conn Mleatherty
Nowels
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McNeely
Corruburstel
Turkey
James
Goade
Chivcare
New York
Gill
Sherwood
Alluwel
Gary
Beturn Monty
Inside a jail yard the tale of broken cells and escape attempts
The piece describes prison life with brutal detail, noting prisoners' fights, attempts to break out, and the ingenuity used to hide tools and seams in walls. It contrasts hardened criminals with a few literate inmates and sketches the grim daily routine, discipline, and decor in the jail.
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Oinek County
Eby
Cyrus Alban
Scott
Roberts
Davie Herteler
Sir Morehouse
Rriberty
Busi
Old jail memories in Springield and a new fortress
Echoes of the old jail’s escapes and prison life mix with notices of a modern replacement. The article recounts jailbreaks, the famed detective John T. and sheriff figures, the new jail’s fortress like design, and contractor details, ending with real estate auctions and millinery openings.
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